Toasting Posted October 13, 2012 Posted October 13, 2012 to buy any bass available on the marketplace right now which would it be? Vent that GAS Quote
winterfire666 Posted October 13, 2012 Posted October 13, 2012 (edited) Xylem! If you mean on the basschat marketplace i think it would be that lovely hamer 12. Edited October 13, 2012 by winterfire666 Quote
Toasting Posted October 13, 2012 Author Posted October 13, 2012 Yeah sorry the BC Marketplace. I'm looking to buy and am torn between a few. It's my step into a serious guitar and I'm not sure which way to turn Quote
winterfire666 Posted October 13, 2012 Posted October 13, 2012 Are you after a 4, 5 or more? There are some seriously nice basses on there at the moment. Its gonna be a tough choice. Quote
Toasting Posted October 13, 2012 Author Posted October 13, 2012 I'm really looking at a 4. I've never played a 5, it's a temptation but I should stick with a 4 for my first step in GAS. I'm currently playing an Ibanez JetKing in a two-tone covers band, so anything would be a step up really. I'm seriously looking at the 62 Fender Jazz RI but just can't decide eeeekkk Quote
Clarky Posted October 13, 2012 Posted October 13, 2012 If you intend to keep to the ska/two-tone genre, Jamie, I am not sure a Jazz would cut through enough for you. A Precision or - if you want some active oomph - a Stingray might be better. If your budget is up to £500 this looks nice (although its not clear if its sold) http://basschat.co.uk/topic/186469-for-sale-fender-highway-one-precision-bass/page__p__1802189__hl__precision__fromsearch__1#entry1802189 And if more than £500, this is a beaut http://basschat.co.uk/topic/189166-2005-buttercream-ltd-ed-stingray/ as is this http://basschat.co.uk/topic/186667-for-sale-fender-american-standard-precision-bass/page__p__1831427__hl__precision__fromsearch__1#entry1831427 Quote
Donnyboy Posted October 13, 2012 Posted October 13, 2012 I'll need to have a wee look later, but when I last looked(yesterday)there was plenty good stuff. I presume having the money isn't a consideration! Btw what's the Jetking like, I think they look pretty good Quote
Clarky Posted October 13, 2012 Posted October 13, 2012 For a non-traditional bass, this Warwick Corvette is stunningly good value at £350 http://basschat.co.uk/topic/188716-fs-1995-warwick-corvette-german-bubingawenge-l350/ Quote
Len_derby Posted October 13, 2012 Posted October 13, 2012 Although I've got some nice basses they're all mass-produced instruments. So I'd like to buy something by a specialist low-volume luthier just to see how it would compare. The Fodera Imperial 5 Elite Spalted Maple on sale from LouLou might be a nice start. Quote
hatori Posted October 13, 2012 Posted October 13, 2012 Tommy K's Jae Cataldo Fenderbird for me please. Quote
rogerstodge Posted October 13, 2012 Posted October 13, 2012 Ow about the sunburst Geddy Lee Jazz that's still for sale (i think) Quote
Lozz196 Posted October 13, 2012 Posted October 13, 2012 I think this Shuker PJ might get me tempted: http://basschat.co.uk/topic/188706-shuker-pj-custom/ Quote
Toasting Posted October 13, 2012 Author Posted October 13, 2012 Thanks Clarky, yeah I am sticking with the two-tone band so I'll take your advice re: the Jazz. My budget is over the £500 threshold so I could bid for the Stingray or Precision. I'll take a serious look at both I guess. Donnyboy - for a cheap guitar; I think I paid about £160, the JetKing plays pretty good. I'm no expert at all but I've also got a squire P-bass and much prefer the JetKing. Thanks everyone else. It just goes to demonstrate the breadth of taste eh. Quote
redstriper Posted October 13, 2012 Posted October 13, 2012 (edited) A new bass won't make you play any better. If you like the Jet King, keep it and play it - don't let GAS take over, it's a terminal illness with no happy end. I'd have the 62 Jazz BTW. Edited October 13, 2012 by redstriper Quote
Toasting Posted October 13, 2012 Author Posted October 13, 2012 Hahaha I think I play ok but I find there's not so much clarity as I go further up the neck on the JetKing. I've had worse problems in my life than GAS so hopefully I can deal with it. (They all say that eh!). I've sent a PM for the Stingray Quote
Roland Rock Posted October 13, 2012 Posted October 13, 2012 This Magnatone is too cool for school. Love it... http://basschat.co.uk/topic/187304-original-1965-magnatone-hurricane-bass-l1700/ Quote
Donnyboy Posted October 13, 2012 Posted October 13, 2012 (edited) There's 2 for me Paisley pattern '54 P bass [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/188099-fender-mij-flower-power-54-reissue-p-bass/"]http://basschat.co.u...reissue-p-bass/[/url] not sure if I'd go off it but i find it strangely attractive!! Next one I love - but in such good condition for it's age I'd probably be nervous about causing damage!! Early JV Squier P bass [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/187359-first-edition-fender-squier-precision-bass/page__pid__1835192__st__20#entry1835192"]http://basschat.co.u...20#entry1835192[/url] Edited October 13, 2012 by Donnyboy Quote
Truckstop Posted October 13, 2012 Posted October 13, 2012 Yeah that lovely ACG with the nut piezo would be interesting to own. The Hagstrom Viking would be a nice addition to the collection too! Truckstop Quote
Donnyboy Posted October 13, 2012 Posted October 13, 2012 [quote name='Truckstop' timestamp='1350148103' post='1835216'] Yeah that lovely ACG with the nut piezo would be interesting to own. The Hagstrom Viking would be a nice addition to the collection too! Truckstop [/quote] Oh yeah I also like the Viking - it looks cool and it's called Viking - what's not to like! - no idea if it it's good bass or anything though - Yes,i'm that shallow Quote
iiipopes Posted October 15, 2012 Posted October 15, 2012 I'd like Jerome Little to make me a bass from English Sycamore with a natural-to-blueburst, torzal 9-degree nut and 3-degree bridge, half-fanned from a square nut to a 34 1/4 inch B string to a 33 1/4 inch G string, the rest of the details would take up too much bandwidth if I set forth everything I would prefer, but with a fairly straightforward wiring to keep it simple for stage use. littleguitarworks.com A GUS bass would be nice as well. Quote
LiamPodmore Posted October 15, 2012 Posted October 15, 2012 Any bass on the BC Marketplace? It would have to be [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/168027-2011-stingray5-skyblue-l950/page__hl__stingray%20skyblue"]TommyK's Sky Blue Stingray 5[/url] for me. I've been gassing after that bass since he first posted it, but my wage doesn't allow for almost £1k spending on a bass unfortunately. Liam Quote
SoVeryTired Posted October 15, 2012 Posted October 15, 2012 [quote name='Truckstop' timestamp='1350148103' post='1835216'] Yeah that lovely ACG with the nut piezo would be interesting to own. The Hagstrom Viking would be a nice addition to the collection too! Truckstop [/quote] +1 on the ACG. Quote
AntLockyer Posted October 16, 2012 Posted October 16, 2012 Mind changed http://basschat.co.uk/topic/189446-for-sale-kubicki-ex-factor-2000-pre-fender-era-mint-condish-no-trades/ Quote
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